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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.50, 4,725.95 and 959.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.50, 4,725.95 and 959.39 is: 1,439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.50 : 4,725.95 = 959.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.50/4,725.95 = 959.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.50x = 4,725.95 × 959.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.50x = 4,534,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,029.17/3,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.15

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